Rule 5 pick Griff McGarry impresses in dominant spring debut for Nationals

Washington Nationals Rule 5 pick Griff McGarry had a dominant first spring training outing, striking out two batters in a 1-2-3 inning. The right-hander, known for control issues, pounded the zone with a breaking ball-heavy attack, including a sweeper averaging over 3,000 RPMs and an effective slider. He registered the third-highest Stuff+ rating among pitchers last night. McGarry, who posted a 3.44 ERA in 21 starts last year, is transitioning to a bullpen role, which will be monitored after previous struggles in relief.